D&C 135 – John Taylor reports the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith Historical Context Steven Harper gives the following historical background to D&C 135: It was “a deliberate political assassination, committed or condoned by some of the leading citizens of Hancock County.”[1]Dallin H. Oaks and Marvin S. Hill, CarthageContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:30 – During the Nauvoo period, Joseph Smith receives substantial revelation pertaining to the ordinances of the temple. 03:46 – The historical background of Section 125. 05:59 – “Essaying” is a term that means trying. Becoming a Saint is a process. 07:40 – ThroughContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 01:06 – Joseph Smith and his companions escape from Missouri custody in April 1839. 08:54 – The Saints beautify Nauvoo. 11:16 – Joseph has not fallen from grace. The Lord emphasizes Joseph’s prophetic role even though he has weakness. What are our expectations ofContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:31 – Historical background. 02:18 – Joseph Smith demonstrated majesty in chains while in custody in Richmond. 05:38 – Ten eternal truths we can apply to our lives from the Liberty Jail experience. 07:43 – #1: God is aware of your trials, you areContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:27 – The Saints leave Kirtland. The pattern of prosperity and pain in church history. 04:55 – In January 1838, Joseph and Emma leave Kirtland, never to return. Their enemies follow them to Missouri. 11:25 – In Section 115 the Lord puts His nameContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:30 – Accepting the representations of William Burgess, Joseph Smith and others church leaders visit Salem, Massachusetts in hopes of alleviating the church’s debt. 04:32 – God can be both loved and feared. Examples of how He sees our efforts and quickly forgives ourContinue Reading

Much of the background to this section is related in the previous discussion surrounding the events in D&C 115-120, events surrounding the details of the Mormon War of 1838.[1]Leland Gentry and Todd Compton, Fire and Sword: A History of the Latterday-Saints in Northern Missouri, 1836-1839, Greg Kofford Books, 2010.; Stephen LeSueur, TheContinue Reading

Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2021/09/16261/ Timestamps: 01:19 – A brief history of many noteworthy events leading up to the dedication of the Kirtland Temple. 03:29 – Washings and anointings are introduced to a core group of Saints in Kirtland. 09:14 – Edward Partridge and Joseph Smith are reconciled and share in visionaryContinue Reading

D&C 115-120 Quotes and Notes We worked to make sure that the majority of what we cover in this podcast is in our show notes. However, there is so much material in this podcast, that we were unable to put everything in these notes, and for this, I apologize. MuchContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 01:14 – God has realistic expectations of us. We don’t have to be perfect to be saved. 07:18 – An interpretation of D&C 106.6, bowing to God’s scepter. When we choose to follow the Lord, He gives us all that He has in return.Continue Reading